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“I’ve Never Said That”: Jaguars Star Travis Hunter Responds to “Fake Stumble” Rumors After Viral Play Against C.J. Stroud

Travis Hunter is coming off a good stint after proving his dual-threat skills against the Houston Texans. He joined an elite record by catching a TD and an interception in the same game. But instead of soaking in the good…

By Soheli Tarafdar · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:18 AM

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Travis Hunter denied social media claims that he intentionally fakes stumbles to bait quarterbacks into throwing interceptions.
The rumors emerged following Hunter's fourth-quarter end-zone interception against Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Hunter caught a seven-yard touchdown pass and recorded an interception in the same game against Houston.

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Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter has denied viral social media rumors claiming he intentionally faked a stumble to bait Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud into an interception. Speaking at a press conference, Hunter clarified that he never claimed to use such tactics and stated that people were making up stories based on misinterpreted past interviews.

The rumors gained traction after Hunter caught a touchdown pass and secured a fourth-quarter interception against Stroud during Jacksonville's Week 7 loss to Houston. Despite Hunter's dual-threat heroics, which included four receptions for 59 yards, the Texans secured a 34-31 victory via a game-winning 49-yard field goal from Ka'imi Fairbairn.

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